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MARICOPA AUDUBON SOCIETY CO VICKI HIRE
QUEEN CREEK, AZ · EIN 866040458 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE C30Z · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · www.maricopaaudubon.org
revenue
$29K
expenses
$40K
net assets
$571K
employees
0
volunteers
9
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

HABITAT CONSERVATION FOR BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE

profile · synthesized from sources

Maricopa Bird Alliance, formerly Maricopa Audubon Society, is a volunteer-driven organization focused on bird and wildlife enjoyment, habitat protection, and restoration in the Southwest. They achieve this through community involvement, education, and various conservation projects. The organization hosts regular meetings, field trips, and participates in bird counts.

named programs · 15 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Banquet
An annual event including a social hour, raffle, silent auction, dinner, and induction of the new Board of Directors.
Arizona Important Bird Area Program Stewardship
Individuals or teams adopt an Arizona Important Bird Area to conduct bird surveys, fill out seasonal habitat report cards, and participate in site-specific conservation projects.
Audubon Adventures
An environmental education program for grades 4-6, providing newspapers and teaching aids to classrooms across the U.S.
Audubon Southwest Nature Center Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at the Audubon Southwest Nature Center.
Bird & Insect Photography Workshop
A workshop covering photography equipment, camera settings, tips for improving photos, and image processing, followed by a field session.
Burrowing Owl Relocation
Volunteer opportunities in partnership with Wild At Heart for the relocation of burrowing owls.
Christmas Bird Counts
Participation in the National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Counts to collect data on winter bird populations.
Community Presentations
Volunteers make presentations on birds, habitat, and natural history to community groups across the Valley.
Erosion Control Rock-Work Day
Volunteer events focused on remediating erosion with rock structures at wildlife underpasses, such as the Oracle Road wildlife underpass.
Field Trips
Organized excursions for birdwatching and enjoying nature, with varying difficulty levels and carpooling arrangements.
Herb Fibel Big Sit! Fundraiser
An annual fundraising event where participants count bird species from a designated circle to raise funds for Youth Scholarships for the AZFO annual meeting.
Monthly Meetings
Hybrid in-person and Zoom meetings held monthly from September through May, featuring guest speakers and a general membership meeting.
Rally for Public Lands
An event to show public support for national monuments, parks, and public lands, often involving gatherings at specific sites like Ironwood Forest National Monument.
Sky Island Alliance Volunteer Opportunities
Collaboration with Sky Island Alliance for activities like documenting illegal roads, habitat restoration, monitoring mammal species, and office support.
The Cactus Wren•dition
The organization's newsletter, which seeks photos of rare and unusual birds seen in the Phoenix area or elsewhere in Arizona.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Member Luncheons & Educational Events 2 activities
    • Annual Banquet
      Hosts an annual banquet that includes a social hour with raffle and silent auction, and a buffet dinner with vegan options, where a new Board of Directors is inducted.
    • Host annual banquet with fundraising and governance components
      Organizes an annual banquet that includes a social hour with raffle and silent auction, a buffet dinner with vegan options, and formal induction of a new Board of Directors.
  • Hands-On Skills Workshops 2 activities
    • Bird and insect photography workshops
      Offers bird and insect photography workshops that include an indoor session covering equipment, camera settings, photography tips, and image processing, followed by a field portion at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch to practice learned skills.
    • Conduct bird and insect photography workshops
      Offers educational workshops that include an indoor session on photography techniques and equipment, followed by a field session at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch for hands-on practice.
  • Volunteer-Based Habitat Monitoring & Stewardship 2 activities
    • Conduct habitat protection and restoration projects
      Engages in on-the-ground conservation efforts to protect and restore bird and wildlife habitats in the Southwest through organized volunteer activities.
    • Habitat protection and restoration
      Engages in habitat protection and restoration for birds and wildlife in the Southwest through volunteer efforts.
  • Wildlife Population Monitoring 2 activities
    • Organize annual Christmas Bird Counts
      Coordinates volunteer efforts to conduct annual Christmas Bird Counts within a 15-mile diameter circle, systematically recording all individual bird sightings during the designated period.
    • Participating in Christmas Bird Counts
      Participates in annual Christmas Bird Counts by organizing volunteers to record all individual birds within a 15-mile diameter circle during the designated period.
  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Organize birdwatching field trips for members and the public
      Plans and leads birdwatching and outdoor exploration field trips, classifies them using a 5-level difficulty scale, and facilitates carpooling with a recommended reimbursement rate of 20 cents per mile for drivers.
    • Organizing birdwatching field trips
      Organizes birdwatching field trips for members and the public, classifying them by a 5-level difficulty scale based on exertion and hiking distance, and facilitating carpooling for participants.
  • Business Networking Events 1 activity
    • Host monthly membership meetings with educational programming
      Hosts general membership meetings from September through May featuring guest speakers, meet-and-greet sessions, and a book sale to engage members and promote birding education.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
    • Produce and publish educational newsletter
      Publishes a regular newsletter titled "The Cactus Wren•dition" featuring photos and information about rare and unusual birds to inform and engage members.
  • Environmental & Nature-Focused Member Publications 1 activity
    • Publishing "The Cactus Wren•dition" newsletter
      Publishes a newsletter called "The Cactus Wren•dition" which features photos of rare and unusual birds.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Annual "Big Sit!" fundraiser
      Organizes an annual "Big Sit!" fundraiser where participants count bird species from a designated circle to raise funds for youth scholarships.
    • Host annual "Big Sit!" fundraising event for youth scholarships
      Organizes the annual "Big Sit!" event where participants count bird species from a fixed location to raise funds specifically supporting youth scholarships.
    • Hosting monthly membership meetings
      Hosts monthly general membership meetings from September through May, featuring guest speakers, meet-and-greet sessions, and a book sale.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$26K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$40K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$571K
Cash$75K
Investments$492K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$571K
Liquid reserves170.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DAVID CHORLTON — DIRECTOR
  • LARRY LANGSTAFF — DIRECTOR
  • LAURIE NESSEL — DIRECTOR
  • MARK HORLINGS — DIRECTOR
  • SOCHETRA LY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Arizona Field Ornithologists Partner — Provides CBC workshop materials for bird count participants.
  • Audubon Southwest Nature Center Partner — Offers volunteer opportunities through the center.
  • Cindy Marple Partner — Leads the annual "Big Sit!" fundraising event.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used to connect with the public and share updates.
  • Friends of Ironwood Forest (FIF) Partner — Collaborates on public lands rallies at Ironwood Forest National Monument.
  • Kathe Anderson Partner — Leads the annual "Big Sit!" fundraising event.
  • Liberty Wildlife Partner — Hosted the annual banquet at Liberty Wildlife's facility.
  • National Audubon Society Partner — Supports the "Audubon Adventures" environmental education program.
  • Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren Partner — Hosts the organization's monthly meetings.
  • Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Funder — Funds erosion control projects at the Oracle Road wildlife underpass.
  • Sky Island Alliance Partner — Collaborates on documenting illegal roads, habitat restoration, and mammal species monitoring.
  • USDA Forest Service Government — Coordinates field trips in areas requiring USDA Forest Service Day Use Passes.
  • Wild At Heart Partner — Collaborates on Burrowing Owl Relocation events.